Davie, Florida

History

Davie School Foundation was established in 1984 to restore and preserve Old Davie School, the oldest existing school building in Broward County. The school was designed by August Geiger in 1918 as the first permanent school in the Everglades and was used as a school until 1980. Working in partnership with Town of Davie, Soroptimist International of Davie and Davie Historical Society, the Foundation works to collect, preserve and interpret the history and cultural of the Davie Community. Old Davie School was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 1988. The Viele House, c. 1912, and the Walsh-Osterhoudt Home, c. 1914, were relocated to the site in 2003-04 and will open as house museums of pioneer life in later 2007/early 2008.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

General, History, Historic House, Specialized

The Old Dillard Museum is a historic cultural education center for preserving and promoting the customs, rhythms, symbols and traditions that have been the foundation of African-American survival and success in Fort Lauderdale and the nation.

Olustee, Florida

History

Kissimmee, Florida

History

The Osceola County Historical Society collects and preserves the county's history, and provides educational, research, and recreational opportunities to foster an understanding and enjoyment of the area's cultural and natural heritage through museum displays, demonstrations, interpretive programs, and special events for residents and visitors.

Deerfield Beach, Florida

History

To identify, preserve and maintain historical sites in the Deerfield Beach area; to acquire artifacts and data, and make historical resources available to the public; to educate and encourage awareness of local history.

Key West, Florida

History

The builder of the Oldest House was Richard Cussans, who immigrated to the Island of Key West in about 1826 from the Bahamas. He was in his mid-twenties when he built the house. He may have trained and apprenticed as a ship’s carpenter but he would not have been a shipwright at that young age. That level of craft was not easily achieved. He owned slaves, and likely used their labors in the construction of the Oldest House in 1829. He was an enterprising and talented young man who built several of the original buildings on the island which he either sold or rented out. Several other structures he built have not survived. It is believed he left Key West in the late 1830s and sailed west to the new Republic of Texas. The house was built from lumber sourced in South Florida.

Orlando, Florida

History

The Orange County Regional History Center in downtown Orlando is continuously distinguished as the area's Best Museum," providing a variety of dynamic changing and permanent exhibits."